At this point you’ve almost certainly seen one of these low-cost portable soldering irons, perhaps best exemplified by the TS100, a pocket-sized temperature controlled iron that can be had for as ...

Castellated PCB edges are kind of magical. The plated semicircular features are a way to make a solid, low-profile connection from one board to another, and the way solder flows into them is deeply ...

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Need a soldering iron that reaches extreme temperatures? This DIY tool hits 1000°C and can be made with everyday components. Great for electronics repairs, creative builds, or just learning how ...

The article will guide you on how a soldering iron can be constructed on your own. Moreover, it will not cost you too much. Read on to know more. The soldering iron is a battery operated one. A relay ...

I'm going to be celebrating the 38th anniversary of my 21st birthday next month (coincidentally, it will also be the 29th anniversary of my 30th birthday). The reason I mention this is that my eyes ...

In a time when DDR5 kits can cost more than a graphics card, some builders are literally soldering their own memory sticks to ...

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